A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mykonos vs. Katowice for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mykonos or Katowice?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Katowice. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Mykonos or Katowice?

Mykonos

Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.

Katowice

Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Mykonos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, while the average daily cost in Katowice is €57. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Mykonos and Katowice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mykonos 74
    Katowice 18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mykonos 148
    Katowice 36
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Katowice

Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Katowice? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Mykonos


Hotels in Katowice


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mykonos 24
    Katowice 12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:


  • Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)
    5.60
  • Taxi to Kalafatis
    13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:

  • Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
  • Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide: $52
  • Luxury Private Transfer Service: $59
  • Mykonos Private Transfer: From your villa in Principote: $59
  • Mykonos Private Transfer Airport - Port: $65
  • Mykonos Private Transfer: From Port to Airport: $65
  • Private Transfer: Mykonos Old Port to Airport with Sedan: $68
  • Private Transfer:From your Villa to Scorpios with Sedan: $70
  • Private Transfer: From Scorpios to your Villa with Sedan: $70
  • Private Transfer: Mykonos Town to Airport with mini van: $70
  • Private Transfer: Mykonos Windmills to Airport with Sedan: $70
  • Private Transfer:From your Villa to Mykonos Old Port-minivan: $70

Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Katowice?

Prices for flights to both Katowice and Mykonos change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mykonos 83
    Katowice 32
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:


  • Two Ice cream Cones
    4.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.

  • Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
  • Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
  • Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
  • Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
  • Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
  • Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
  • Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
  • Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
  • Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $176

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mykonos 23
    Katowice 6.05

Tours and Activities in Mykonos

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:

  • Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
  • Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
  • Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
  • Feel like a local - Walking Tour in Mykonos Town 2hours: $41
  • Old Town Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide: $41
  • Mykonos Walking Tour: $41
  • Sunset Party Boat Cruise with 1 Drink: $45
  • Small Group Mykonos Walk with Cruise terminal pick up: $53
  • From Ano Mera Farm Tour: $53
  • Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour: $59
  • Island Highlights & Chora Walking Tour: $59
  • Sunset Cruise with Drinks: $59

Tours and Activities in Katowice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:

  • Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $33
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $54
  • Krakow City Premium Pass and Cultural Experiences: $178

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mykonos 20
    Katowice 5.38

Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos

Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
  • Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
  • Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
  • Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Katowice, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos than you might in Katowice.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Katowice?

Mykonos has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Katowice, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.